Utah State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 76-7-203
Actual and reasonable legal expenses.
Maternity expenses.
Related medical and hospital costs.
Necessary living expenses.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 78-30-14.5
Fees and payments for expenses may only be made in accordance with § 76-7-203.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 76-7-203
It is unlawful to sell a child, or to make payment to induce a mother to place a child or to consent to the adoption of her child.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 78-30-14(3)
The division shall charge the petitioner a reasonable fee for the investigation and report.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 78-30-15.5
Prior to the entry of the final decree, an affidavit, itemizing all fees and expenses, signed by the adoptive parents and agent placing the child, shall be filed with the court.
